Senior Database Administrator

Primary Location

Remote

Department

IS Digital Strategy

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $91,520.00 - $116,688.00
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
  
  

Join Cincinnati Children's Information Services as a Senior Database Administrator and help power the technology behind world-class pediatric healthcare. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of secure, high-performing enterprise database environments while ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance across critical systems. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you'll solve complex technical challenges, drive continuous improvement, mentor team members, and deliver innovative database solutions that support exceptional patient care and organizational success.

Job Responsibilities

Database

• Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of moderately complex database environments.
• Ensure that database environments are recoverable and secure.
• Plan for and monitor the capacity of the database environments.
• Monitor database and server performance; provide analysis and solutions to performance issues.
• Plan and execute change within the systems by following the policies and procedures as defined by Information Services.
• Proactively identify potential issues and conceptualize their solutions while providing direct technical support and problem resolution assistance for all database environments.
  
  

Knowledge

• Develop knowledge and professional skills through cross-training, literature, and attendance at department meetings and vendor education.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships, both internal and external to CCHMC.
• Motivate people and encourage teamwork.
• Work well with others and foster a positive team environment.
• Prepare oral and written presentations.
• Conduct and participate in instructional seminars.
• Develop expertise in several Cincinnati Children's computer-based systems.
  
  

Project Management

• Manage the design, development, and implementation of new and enhanced projects.
• Identify the appropriate resources needed to complete projects.
• Communicate between internal and external parties on project related issues and developments.
• Develop and maintain project plans.
• Work with cross functional teams.
• Consult with end user community to develop requirements for database solutions.
  
  

Technical Support

• Ensure outstanding end-user support is provided, including ongoing monitoring of Service Level Agreements for incident management and collaboration with other areas to ensure customer-centered incident management and support.
• Adhere to and promote continual adoption of change management policies and procedures.
• Model outstanding customer service behavior, including timely and effective follow-up with customers.
• Always maintain CCHMC'S service standards of being Courteous, Attentive, Respectful, Enthusiastic team members and Safe. (CARES).
  
  

Collaboration

• Mentor and train other database administrators.
• Participate in the interview process.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships, both internal and external to CCHMC.
• Provide consultation and assistance to customers and Information Services personnel.
• Adhere to IS departmental on-call and Service Desk policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting enterprise database environments, with strong expertise in MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with high availability, replication, clustering, and load balancing technologies, including MySQL Router and PGPool.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Experience performing database performance tuning, capacity planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting in complex production environments.
• Familiarity with database programming languages such as PL/SQL, T-SQL, and other procedural database languages.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts using Bash Shell and/or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows server operating systems and their interaction with database platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting issues beyond the database layer, including network connectivity, firewall configurations, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Experience supporting mission-critical applications in highly available healthcare, research, or other regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and emerging database platforms.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Naturally curious with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
• Customer-focused with a helpful and service-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and build strong partnerships with application, infrastructure, and security teams.
  
  

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

 Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  
  

 We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability